December 16, 2011

Let's assume the signature-gatherers hit the mark and trigger a recall. Walker can only be removed if the Democrats come up with an opponent who beats him in the recall election. What are they going to use for money?

But the Democratic Party reported raising just under $1.2 million between July 1 and Dec. 10 to support its own role in the recall attempt. It has $360,000 in cash on hand.

Meanwhile, Walker is still raking money in, and under state law there is no limit on donations, and some people are handing him checks in excess of $200,000.

This money will flood into an immense advertising campaign next year. Next year, when all the presidential candidates are trying to get attention and when there's a Senate race here in Wisconsin. Walker will continue to collect donations and spend it freely to promote the conservative agenda in Wisconsin, lending collateral assistance to the Republican candidates in the other 2012 elections. (And candidates in the regular elections have limits on the amounts donors can give them.)

Wisconsin is a key swing state in the presidential election. And Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Herb Kohl could be the one that tips the Senate Republican. The Walker recall could spell nationwide disaster for Democrats.

UPDATE: Power Line links and opines that the Dem candidate — whoever it turns out to be — will have no trouble raising even more money than Walker: "As long as the national unions can extort money from their members against their will, there will be no shortage of cash on the left." But Walker took the precaution of cutting off the collection of union dues. I know there are other unions in other states, but are they going to give it to whatever character steps up to take on Walker?

I think the right candidate could turn the tide of money flowing into the Governor's coffers into a potent issue. This would require that the Democrats not nominate a tired old warhorse. So I suspect it won't happen.

Sometimes the reptilian center of the brain overrules reason and a group collectively makes a decision not in its long-term interests. But enough about Newt Gingrich. Walker sure is lucky in his enemies.

Interesting that all of the analysis is on who is supporting Walker. Personally, I would find it much more interesting to see who is financing the attempted overthrow of a valid state election. But that wouldn't fit the media narrative.

"Wisconsin is a key swing state in the presidential election. And Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Herb Kohl could be the one that tips the Senate Republican. The Walker recall could spell nationwide disaster for Democrats."

You need to think like a party operative if you want to figure out motivation.

The recall is going to net something much more valuable then $$$ for Ds. They will come out of this with a get-out-the-vote list for the next presidential. It looks like that list may be more then 700K WI voters -- recent information on their addresses. That list will be invaluable for them in the next American presidential election.

Poli Sci studies show that in America Ds overcome the $$$ problem by organizing voters to get to the polls in general elections. That's why Rs are much more likely to win in off- year elections, when voter turnout is low.

The state D party is not going to collect the names and addresses & delete that information.

As you said, WI is a battleground state. They also have seen the numbers and know they can loose the recall. State interests are probably ok with the risk of Walker winning because they want to flip your legislature. And because they are so angry they don't care if they loose.

"I'm sending Walker some of the money he saved me on my property tax bill."

I did the same. I budget $X dollars a year for my normally big property tax hike. This year my hike was $13 bucks. I sent half of my allotted budget to Walker and the other half to organizations who I cut out of my 2011 budget.

I'm from the desert southwest. I will donate to Gov. Walker and the anti-progressive agenda. Hopefully we can drive a final nail in the coffin of progressivism this time around. Interesting that the Dems seem intent on supplying the nail.

Walker needs the money because the Democratic/Public Union machine will use every resource available, including phony prosecutions for the enemy and absurd leniency for their own.

The Dane and Milwaukee County DA's are put in place by popular election and as such are wholly owned by the Left. Walker's money pales in comparison to the power that the dems wield through the government institutions they control.

It is hilarious that they are suing the GAB, over what the state law clearly states. With all the millions in free advertising WTMJ gives Walker from the likes of Charlie Sykes, and a huge cash advantage, it's all they can do is to whine about the process. Pathetic.

The "official" party totals don't mean jack, because the advocacy advertising money will dwarf the campaign contributions. That's where the real money from the national unions will go.

The Dane and Milwaukee County DA's are put in place by popular election and as such are wholly owned by the Left

Another great change made by this legislature: the ability to file suit against the State from the county you live in, rather than have to fight an uphill battle for credence in leftist Dane County Circuit Court.

But the Democratic Party reported raising just under $1.2 million between July 1 and Dec. 10

Uh, somehow the SEIU, the Teamsters, the NEA, the AFSCME are not mentioned with that paltry 1.2 million. They will enter this battle in spades, and endow their OWS proxies with endless free vittles and tents and media support.

"Walker is crisscrossing the country and taking unprecedented outside money," One Wisconsin executive director Scot Ross said in a statement.

And does anyone think the above unions - and the Obama organization, come to think of it - are not fundraising nationwide to defeat Governor Walker? 'Unprecedented outside money' fueled the yowling mobs of Madison in 2011, and will continue to do so.

Protests send a message, and it's not always what you want, especially if you are a silly, chanting, sign waving, fat ass, hunger striking liberal.

Recalls are coming in from all over state. Some rural counties have as many signatures as votes cast for Walker in the last election. But of course you don't have any fucking idea what you're talking, as usual.

"But of course you don't have any fucking idea what you're talking, as usual."

Well, resident dense one, that's exactly my point: All I know about Wisconsin is the beautiful videos of your protesters acting like idiots. I oppose whatever they are for, and will send money to defeat them, because I fight evil worldwide. Well done.

I oppose whatever they are for, and will send money to defeat them, because I fight evil worldwide. Well done.

No, you're just a clueless moron, no different than any other clueless moron on the internet, that knows absolutely nothing about Wisconsin, who lives here, or who is signing the recall, or why. That said, please do waste more of your money.

About "swiftboating". Since what they asserted about Kerry turned out to be true, why is that a bad thing?

About "outsider money" influencing elections. Maybe GodZero should return all that foreign capital he received for the last presidential.

About "not knowing" who is who in Wisconsin and we should just STFU. You're right, we don't have union bullies, and teamster thugs, and teachers more concerned about using, and indoctrinating children into the communist philosophy of life, than a real education. Oh wait! Yes we do.

I've been all over the US except for Alaska, and Hawaii, and the people in Madison, I hate to say it, are as dumb as the people in California, New York, and Oregon. I should make the caveat that I mean the ones that live in the cities. If you people wanna see what your socialist utopia looks like, look no further than Detroit, Las Angeles, or New York city.

Even Washington DC is a hell hole. And they all have one thing in common. A decades long adherence to democrat progressive policies.

Deny that Garage. Tell me where I am wrong. Point out the flaw in my argument that democrats/progressives = failed governments.

They spend more than they take in, then raise taxes to cover the shortage. But they spend more than they take in...it doesn't stop till it blows up.

Lets look at some progressive memes.

republicans are greedy, they don't want to increase taxes.

So the republicans want you and themselves to keep more of the money they earn working.

The corollary is that progressives want to TAKE your money via taxes.

Who is the greedy one?

Republicans are racist.

The party of Abraham Lincoln, the party that passed the equal rights act under Nixon. The party that says use your God given talents to get ahead. Work hard, and it will happen for you.

Progressives policy: affirmative action. You're negroid, native American, asian, latin, any race but caucasian, you can't do it on your own. You have to have the white man help you, you poor thing. Oh, don't worry, we know its not your fault that crime is rampant in your community. If we could just get the white man to stop selling you those guns, drugs, liquer, cars, whores, condoms etc... this place would be a paradise. Just like before the white man took it, you, that, away.

Kerry deserved to be *swiftboated*. Kerry is a swiftboating liar with a silly magic hat. Kerry spent 4 months and 4 days in Vietnam and filmed himself acting all cool and manly. John Kerry was a liar and he is a liar. On top of that, Kerry is a tax cheat. AH--the democrat bad faithful-- they don't care if their own rich royalty cheat the tax system.

As the left unravels, it's hilarious to watch them collectively whine and scream about how everything is being funded by "Koch".It's a conspiracy! People can't think for themselves or look at the corrupt democrat party and think enough. No No NO! It's all the Koch brothers!

The collective left have been taught by the corrupt liars on high to just drop the word "swiftboating" and we are supposed to run away in fear.SWIFTBOAT THIS.I stand with real Vietnam heroes, not tax cheating, gold digging, leftwing lairs like John F Kerry.

AprilApple said... Kerry deserved to be *swiftboated*. Kerry is a swiftboating liar with a silly magic hat. Kerry spent 4 months and 4 days in Vietnam and filmed himself acting all cool and manly. John Kerry was a liar and he is a liar. On top of that, Kerry is a tax cheat. AH--the democrat bad faithful-- they don't care if their own rich royalty cheat the tax system.

12/16/11 12:36 PM

And worst of all, a traitor. he was a US naval officer when he met with enemy diplomats in Paris on his own. Then there is his disgusting winter solider nonsense in front of congress. And who exactly wrote up his letter of commendations for his medals and when is he finally going to release his discharge form?

Until a Democrat actually steps forward and commits to running in a potential recall, all of this crap is just plain silly.

If Walker truly is in as much trouble as the left in this state wants to believe, there would be candidates left and right already chomping at the bit to run. The fact that there isnt, and probably the most prominent Democrat in the state would rather go and teach at Stanford than run for governor, should tell you plenty.

Walker likely has his commercials ready, and they arent that hard to make thanks to the craziness at the capitol. And a one-minute commercial simply listing the 200+ school districts that had their property tax levies stay the same or lowered due to Act 10 - without a loss of essential services - would be quite powerful.

Hell, Im still skeptical they are going to get enough valid recall signatures.

Canuck: It looks like that list may be more then 700K WI voters -- recent information on their addresses. That list will be invaluable for them in the next American presidential election.

If 30% of the names are invalid, then how useful is that list? The Democrats will need to get it cleaned up for them. How clever: submit a list with lots of errors, and have the Republicans clean up the list. Get the cleaned up list from GAB. What a waste of time.

That "fair play" thang left awhile ago. Particularly when the 2008-2009 Democratic Legislature and Governor rammed Democratic agenda items through. Don't forget the Fleabaggers leaving the state while their supporters trashed the Capitol and ran up a bill for security. That boat, the "fairplay", left the dock long ago, had a fire in the engine room after hitting a reef. Dang thang didn't settle on an even keel, and it's cargo is unsalvageable.

This is really quite simple. The progressives just go back to each of the signatories and collect $100.00. Problem solved. Unless, of course, Walker raises another $5,000,000 in which case the progressives will have to go back for another $100.00. But they will happily contribute, like in a potlatch, to ensure the battle is finished with their victory. Progressives are very generous and will prevail.

Garage's posts increasing read like the dialog from the Star Trek:NG episode, "Darmok". He doesn't really argue anymore or put forward cogent ideas, he just spews out the usual leftist references in random order:

Point is that 300K or 500K or 700K or 700K minus 30% error rate or whatever are a lotta potential voters and they gave their most recent addresses.

WI is a "purple" state. That's why political opps of both parties would kill for that sort of recent voter info.

I think Walker has a good chance of winning. He's got a lotta money to spend on the recall.

I do not think Walker winning or loosing was the only thing motivating the recall for the Democratic party. Not talking about the local activists; I'm talking about the D party. They want WI in 2012 for the presidential.

Point is that 300K or 500K or 700K or 700K minus 30% error rate or whatever are a lotta potential voters and they gave their most recent addresses.

WI is a "purple" state. That's why political opps of both parties would kill for that sort of recent voter info.

I think Walker has a good chance of winning. He's got a lotta money to spend on the recall.

I do not think Walker winning or loosing was the only thing motivating the recall for the Democratic party. Not talking about the local activists; I'm talking about the D party. They want WI in 2012 for the presidential."

Dude, you weren't talking about the Prosser Kloppenberg SC vote.

You said "Wisconsin statewide votes are close. The most recent elections have been won/lost by just 3K votes."

That would be 2010, and as I've shown, wasn't close. 2008 surely wasn't close.

"And worst of all, a traitor. he was a US naval officer when he met with enemy diplomats in Paris on his own. Then there is his disgusting winter solider nonsense in front of congress. And who exactly wrote up his letter of commendations for his medals and when is he finally going to release his discharge form?"

CONGRATS on this article being posted on PowerLine. I think PL requires commenters to post comments to their FB page, a good idea i think, tamps down the troll traffic & contributes to the good traffic, lol. You might consider doing that here.